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Another AOL Broadband Question - Xbox Live...
can you use xbox live with AOL??
anyone doing so? currently running internet through pc and sharing the internet connection, xbox plugged in via LAN connection. not working though, fails on xbox at 'no dns server....' any ideas? |
yes you can, i did have it - give me a second to remember how...
if you have connection via the pc then of course youll need the pc on all the time to be able to use xbox live. are you not able to connect a ethernet cable straight from router to xbox? |
there is a section in aol gaming that goes through the different settings - look there. Ive got the various configurations at home but cant remember off hand
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Originally Posted by InvisibleMan
yes you can, i did have it - give me a second to remember how... if you have connection via the pc then of course youll need the pc on all the time to be able to use xbox live. are you not able to connect a ethernet cable straight from router to xbox? will have a look at AOL gaming cheers mate |
followed thier Internet connection sharing guide to the letter and doesnt work.
ceate a connection called 'console' then share the connection but doesnt connect when i try 'remote computer not responding' sharing screen is slightly diff to the wizard one, has a box for 'home networking selection' quite annoying! thought i'd just share the broadband connection i started with and the connect through the LAN port? |
if you have that wireless router and theres a port for an ethernet cable you could connect direct.
phone socket--router--ethernet cable to xbox you need to put your <username>@AOL.COM & password in the router settings and xbox settings |
i havent set it up to use pc at the same time. Aol modem for the pc. router for the missus' laptop & xbox
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Originally Posted by InvisibleMan
if you have that wireless router and theres a port for an ethernet cable you could connect direct. phone socket--router--ethernet cable to xbox you need to put your <username>@AOL.COM & password in the router settings and xbox settings |
no luck. tried entering passwords/usernames into the router config but no joy.
theres so many settings would take forever to try them all. gonna have another hunt round for some help |
will look tonight & let you know tomorrow
used the default router address Select PPPoE & username@aol.com im sure these were the only options. Though i was clueless too & it took me afew goes at it too |
Originally Posted by InvisibleMan
will look tonight & let you know tomorrow used the default router address Select PPPoE & username@aol.com im sure these were the only options. Though i was clueless too & it took me afew goes at it too ok mate cheers, was hoping to get it on today as only day off work for a while, never mind! |
ip address & dns set to automatic as uses the routers settings. PPPoE enabled and AOLs details set up in router & xbox
not sure why it took me a while seeing as its all set to automatic... |
Mate, get the Netgear wireless router for AOL broadband setup
Then bung your ethernet cable for your xbox in a spare port Job done |
How about XBox System link through your broadband to your mates and possibly other online users for free?
Search google for Xbox Connect. Its tunnelling software that fools the box into thinking the others are wired to it. Seen it running on my mates XBox. |
i reckon it the wireless stuff - theyre nothing but trouble, thats why isps dont support them. i get it at work all the time trouble setting it up, stick a wire in it & bugger me it works :rolleyes:
i just made it easy for myself: phonesocket into router - ethernet out to xbox. Seems simple & straight forward, but it did take quite a while before they all found each other. settings wise there isnt an options, just as ive said before |
Originally Posted by InvisibleMan
i reckon it the wireless stuff - theyre nothing but trouble, thats why isps dont support them. i get it at work all the time trouble setting it up, stick a wire in it & bugger me it works :rolleyes: i just made it easy for myself: phonesocket into router - ethernet out to xbox. Seems simple & straight forward, but it did take quite a while before they all found each other. settings wise there isnt an options, just as ive said before there are loads of settings on the router to set, ie username/password, plus min and max values for various things plus the type of protocol for a start such as ppoe dhcp etc..??? help! |
i must admit i dont know whether all of the settings should or needs to be changed (for security/speed etc) but all i know i had no probs with what i did.
theres only 4 settings change, dhcp as auto, ppoe, & aol details entered for both router & xbox |
wahey!!!
sorted it!!! just overlooked a couple of settings!! :Whatever_ well my average amount of sleep is gonna take a nose-dive now!! Time to get my Halo 2 rank back up after they were all reset!! :D |
good stuff, what did you miss out?
Yup the missus & I enjoyed many a late night playing Halo :D |
Originally Posted by InvisibleMan
good stuff, what did you miss out? Yup the missus & I enjoyed many a late night playing Halo :D not saying, its a bit embaressing, esp as i'm a computer engineer! |
you muppet :p
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Originally Posted by InvisibleMan
you muppet :p ha ha! i know! most annoying thing is i waited for months to get broadband mainly for xbox live, i do, then the day after live closes for 'maintenence' !!!! does anyone know for how long??? |
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